Fire in Harrison County
This afternoon, U.S. Forestry also battled a woods fire off Grand Way Boulevard in Harrison County in the DeSoto National Forest. Crews are still battling a 25 to 30 acre blaze which is near Grand Bear Golf Course. The cause…
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John Harrison Doucet comes home
John Harrison Doucet is back home with his family in Gulfport. News 25’s Hank Davis has the story. It’s a reunion that’s been about six months in the making and family and friends have eagerly awaited the homecoming of John…
John Harrison Doucet’s Homecoming
Gulfport native John Harrison Doucet has finally returned to Gulfport after making a miraculous recovery. What a journey it has been for John Harrison Doucet and his family and friends. The entire Gulf Coast has been in Doucet’s corner since…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Navy Week at Harrison Central High School
Today some Harrison Central High School students got a taste of what it’s like to pilot a high speed assault craft down a river to rescue a team of Navy Seals from enemy territory. All through a high tech virtual…
John Harrison Returning To The Coast
The young coast sailor who was severely shocked at the Gulfport Yacht Club is returning home today. Back in September, John Harrison Doucet was just getting back to the yacht club after a day spent on the water when his…
Health and Safety Fair at West Harrison High School
West Harrison High School students got the chance to learn vital, hands-on information at their annual Health and Safety Fair. Garden Park Hospital, American Safety Institute, and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department were teaching students the importance of ATV safety,…
High school students in high speed chase in Harrison County
This afternoon on Old Highway 49 near the Desoto National Forest, three students from Harrison Central High School took Harrison County officers on a high speed chase. The minors led officers on a short pursuit before losing control of their…
Father And Son Escape Fire Harrison County
A man and his two year old son escape from a late night house fire in Harrison County. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan the home off Tally Shaw Road erupted into flames around 11:30 Thursday night. The…
Lightning causes house fire in Harrison County
This morning’s severe weather left a Harrison County family homeless after lightning struck their attic, starting a fire. Luckily a woman and a five-year-old escaped unhurt. Their home, handed down from generation to generation, was not so lucky. News 25’s…
Harrison County House Fire Caused by lightning
Here is video of a house fire today in Harrison County on Cemetery Road in Gulfport caused by lightning. The fire started at 11:15am when lightning struck the house causing extensive damage. The homeowner was home at the time and…
Springing forward into the future: Harrison Central College and Career Fair
Some South Mississippi high school students are springing forward with their plans after graduation, thanks to one school’s college and career fair today. News 25’s Taylor Rubach stepped back in school today and has more on Harrison Central High School’s…
Accident on Highway 53 in Harrison County shuts road down
A one vehicle accident this evening at Highway 53 and Cottage Station has shut down the road. The one vehicle accident happened at 5:25pm. One person was sent to the hospital. Power is out in this area of Harrison County…
Teen escapes overnight house fire in Harrison County
A 13-year-old boy escapes from his burning home overnight in Harrison County. News 25’s Laurene Callander has our report on the house fire. Harrison County resident Marie Atwood did not wake up Wednesday morning to a typical alarm clock. “Young…
Murder trial begins today in Harrison County
Trial begins today in Harrison County for a Gulfport man accused in the 2014 murder of Lamont Hayes. News 25’s Laurene Callander has the details.
Victim identified in fatal accident in Harrison County
The victim in last night’s fatal three vehicle accident in Harrison County has been identified as 22-year-old Robert C. Ivey of Gulfport. Authorities say Ivey was filling up his truck on the side of the interstate when he was struck…
Concerned parents speak out about Harrison County bus video
The safety of a loved one is the number one concern of any parent that sends a child on a school bus. The video of what appears to be a Harrison County school bus going well above the speed limit…
Victim identified in Harrison County fatal car accident
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 the victim was 17-year-old Brooke Posey from Mandeville. She was driving a black Honda Civic.A 14-year-old friend was a passenger in the car and was taken to Gulfport Memorial Hospital by ambulance.…
Fatal accident in Harrison County
Right now officials are on the scene of a fatal accident in Harrison County at the corner of Wolf River Road and Landon Road. Details are very limited at this time, but we are hearing at least one confirmed fatality.…
Parents concerned about school bus safety in Harrison County
Viewers on the WXXV Facebook page had strong reaction to the Harrison County school bus video. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has been following this story and she has details. Parents with kids who attend Harrison County schools have reached out…
Harrison County school bus speeding
The safety of a loved one is the number one concern of any parent that sends a child on a school bus. This morning, a Harrison County school bus appears to be going well above the speed limit while taking…
Fatal accident in Harrison County
One person has been killed this afternoon in an accident on Highway 53. News 25 has a crew headed to the scene. We will have a full report at 9 on FOX and 10 on NBC.
Teens read to young students at Harrison Central Elementary
Special guests read to students at Harrison Central Elementary this morning as Read across America Week continues. Over 30 students from West Harrison High, Harrison Central High, and North Gulfport Middle all read Dr. Seuss books to the second and…
Beach renourishment project in Harrison County
Harrison County officials could spend close to $3.5 million to restore beaches. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to the shores of Gulfport and shares more on the improvement project. Whether it’s for recreation or exercise, Harrison County beaches are…
Harrison County Fair Opens
For the first time in 80 years, the Harrison County Fair kicked off today. There was plenty of excitement to go around on opening night, kicking off with Christian Night. Live music from local Christian entertainers took over the stage.…